Learning Design Specialist

Learning Design Specialist

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Reports to: Director, Learning & Development     

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Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI) is the leading, accredited provider of online courses, certifications and productivity tools for finance professionals. Since 2016, we have helped over one million learners and organizations access hands-on, expert-led training to develop best-in-class finance skills for the real world.

With strong revenue growth across 170+ countries, CFI is high-energy and fast-paced. We strive to foster a work environment where our team of 50 employees can have fun, express a high degree of creativity and collaboration, and are empowered and motivated to succeed. We have won multiple awards through the years, including Inspiring Workplace of the Year and Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures.

To learn more about CFI click here! https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com 

Purpose 

The main purpose of the Learning Design Specialist role is to collaborate with the subject matter experts to create high-quality e-Learning content. They bring adult learning theories and learning technologies into practice to enhance the learning experience and support learner success.  

Success in this role is measured by                                                                

• Consistently meet the content delivery timeline agreed by the SMEs and the program team.
• Align all aspects of the course content with our quality standards and rubrics.
• Courses are well accepted by the learners with high NPS scores.
• Address all errors and improvement feedback in a timely manner.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Work with subject matter experts to assess learning needs and identify learning objectives.
• Identify the most appropriate instructional strategies and modalities to translate content into engaging and effective online learning.
• Collaborate with the SMEs and provide feedback on course storyboard, scripts, case studies, interactions, and exams.
• Apply design skills to bring together text, illustrations, video, audio, and animation into engaging e-Learning.
• Use e-Learning authoring tools to create interactive content.
• Review and evaluate the effectiveness of the existing courses; combine surveys and assessment results to implement course improvements.
• Work with business clients on e-Learning delivery, quality assurance, and reporting.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES 

• Strong knowledge of instructional design methodologies and adult learning theories.
• Proficient with MS Office, especially PowerPoint.
• Proficient with e-Learning authoring tools (Articulate) and other technologies related to e-Learning development.
• Successful experience working with LMS and CMS programs.
• Knowledge in finance, data analysis, and related fields is an asset.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is:

• CAD $75,000 – $80,000 (Canada)
• USD $50,000-60,000 (United States)

Why CFI?

To all CFI’s full-time employees, we offer:

• RRSP/401K employer matching
• Excellent coverage for medical, vision and dental
• 4 weeks / 20 days of paid vacation
• Sick days 
• Birthday Off!
• Flexible Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual Fit&Focused Allowance
• Annual Learning Allowance - never stop learning!
• Access to the full CFI library!
• Team activities and social events, both virtually and in person
• A dynamic environment with multiple ongoing projects that will allow you to make an impact on your work. We value everyone's contribution and give team members an equal opportunity to contribute daily to our goals
• Remote-first culture with flexible hours and working arrangements. We believe in talent anywhere.

AI use

CFI Education does not use artificial intelligence tools to screen or assess applications

CFI welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, especially racialized persons or persons of color, Indigenous persons, women, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code. CFI is committed to employment equity and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. 

CFI endeavors to make the recruitment and hiring processes as accessible and barrier-free as possible.

If you require accommodations at any point during the hiring process, please contact People Operations.